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Sanjeev Bhaskar

Kirsty Young's castaway is actor and director Sanjeev Bhaskar.

Kirsty Young's castaway this week is Sanjeev Bhaskar. A writer, comic and actor, Sanjeev has brought the British Asian experience into mainstream comedy with his television programmes Goodness Gracious Me and The Kumars at No 42. Despite initial worries from the broadcasters, both attracted a loyal following and great critical acclaim.

This represented a turn-around in Sanjeev's fortunes: aged 30, he had been unemployed, single, depressed and living at home. Now he is enjoying great success professionally and is one half of a golden couple of entertainment - he is married to fellow writer and performer Meera Syal. "At times," he says, "it's felt like living someone else's life. But I'm not going to give it back to whoever owns it legitimately."

[Taken from the original programme material for this archive edition of Desert Island Discs]

Favourite track: The Waters of March by Susannah McCorkle
Book: The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams
Luxury: A grand piano.

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Fri 17 Oct 2008 09:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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Music Played

  • Elvis Presley

    If I Can Dream

    • Hitstory/Elvis Presley.
    • RCA.

  • The Beatles

    A Day In The Life

    • Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band.
    • Parlophone.

  • Salil Chowdhury

    Kahin Door Jab Din Dhal Jaye

    • Anand-Mere Apne-Namak Haraam-Bawarchi.
    • EMI.

  • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

    Piano Concerto No. 21 in C major - 2nd movement

    Soloist: Radu Lupu Orchestra: The English Chamber Orchestra

    • Mozart: Piano Concertos 12 & 21.
    • Decca.

  • Monty Python

    Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life

    • The Life of Brian.
    • Virgin.

  • The Clash

    London Calling

    • Cigarettes and Alcohol.
    • Columbia.

  • David Bowie

    Life On Mars?

    • Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 2 presents the Playlist.
    • Virgin.

  • Castaway's Favourite

    • Susannah McCorkle

      The Waters of March

      • From Bessie to Brazil.
      • Concord Jazz.

  • Book Choice

    • The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy - Douglas Adams

  • Luxury Choice

    • A grand piano

Credits

Presenter Kirsty Young
Interviewed Guest Sanjeev Bhaskar

Broadcasts

  • Sun 12 Oct 2008 11:15
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
  • Fri 17 Oct 2008 09:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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